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2013 State Fairs Dates: Schedule For All 50 States

Summer means long days, cool drinks, and the good ol' State Fair. While the state fair is a quintessential part of many Americans' summers, some states do things a little differently: some host two fairs (usually spring and fall), and one even hosts the main state fair in the winter!

Here is your guide to all 50 state fairs (all dates in 2013 unless otherwise specified).

If you have anything you'd like to add about your own state fair, please comment below or let me know on Twitter: @christinesalek.

1. Alabama State Fair: August 30-September 8

2. Alaska State Fair: August 22-September 2

3. Arizona State Fair: October 11-November 3

4. Arkansas State Fair: October 11-20

5. California State Fair: July 12-28

6. Colorado State Fair: August 23-September 2

7. Connecticut State Fair: N/A

While the true state fair was canceled in 2006, residents can choose between a wide variety of local fairs to attend. Connecticut also participates in The Big E, an event held in West Springfield, MA in which Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont take part.

8. Delaware State Fair: July 18-27

9. Florida State Fair: February 6-17, 2014

This state fair was originally known as the Mid-Winter Festival, hence it taking place in February and not over the summer.